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The Cosmic Foundation 1st Annual Art & Craft Market

Cosmic cafe 1 Boathouse Row, Philadelphia, United States

Cosmic Cafe is hosting an Art & Craft Market on the patio. There will also be a Silent Auction benefiting The Cosmic Foundation. There will be a variety of vendors and live music all day. Local artists have donated paintings, handcrafted baskets and a wonderful children's book about rowing. for the Silent Auction. The Cosmic Foundation supports the work at the cafe assisting people with developmental disabilities to learn marketable skills that lead to meaningful employment and a fulfilling life.

Free

The Philadelphia Marketplace 2024

Support a revolving list of small businesses from the Philly area and beyond at the Philadelphia Marketplace 2024! Makers and crafters from the tri-state area will bring their handmade artwork, home goods, plants and more to the outdoor market every weekend. This pop-up market is brought to you by the organizers of Christmas Village in Philadelphia and the Center City District. Every Friday and Saturday, a group of revolving vendors will set up their shops at sunny Dilworth Park. Don’t miss these weekly pop up shops from May 3 through June 29, 2024 and from September 6 through October 5,

Free

Roxborough Art And Music Fest

Summit Park Communities 723 Port Royal Ave, PHILADELPHIA, PA, United States

Join us for a celebration of art and music at Roxborough's liveliest apartment complex! The Roxborough Art and Music Fest is an extraordinary fusion of local art, unique music, and community. Hosted at Summit Park Communities, this festival has something for everyone! What’s in store for you? 🖌️ Over 30 Local Art Vendors 🎸 A music stage overlooking the event featuring live music, local bands and solo artists 🎁 Art Contest and Giveaway: Participate in our local art contest or cast your vote for your favorite piece. Everyone who votes will be entered to win a one of a kind

Free

reFlea Vendor Market

1800 N American St 1800 North American Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Resource Exchange's reFlea Vendor Market is for local remakers, vintage & secondhand refurbishers, upcyclers and DIY creatives. So if you are interested in sustainability, creative reuse, and contributing to Philly’s circular economy, then reFlea may be the perfect event for you!

Free

Candle Con 2024

Location 215 990 Spring Garden Street, #1st floor, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Calling all candle lovers and Mother's Day gift shoppers! Don't miss the first ever Candle Con on Sunday, May 5th from 12:00pm – 6:00pm at Location 215 (990 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123). This is a unique marketplace featuring luxury, novelty and specialty candles, candle making workshops, wine & spirts and entertainment. Curated by All Black Everything Pop Up, an award-winning service based brand that curates commerce spaces introducing ALL nationalities to dope black businesses, shoppers will support national Black companies as well as local small businesses. It's going to be LIT! General Admission is 2 Tickets for $20:

$2 – $20

Pair in Process: Opening Reception for Queer Artist Couple Jorge Caligiuri and Chris Curchin

Hyatt Centric Center City Philadelphia 1620 Chancellor Street, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Visual artists and married couple Jorge Caligiuri and Chris Curchin began creating artwork together in 2020, forced by the pandemic to share a studio space. They have never shown their work side by side; the upcoming Hyatt Centric exhibit, Pair in Process, will be their first-ever combined exhibit, presenting their reflections on proximity and molding their respective creative processes to make space for collaboration. The InLiquid-curated exhibit, which will be on display for all of May and June, includes a body of work Curchin and Caligiuri created alongside each other.

Free

Harp’N Hoedown

BLDG39 at the Arsenal 5401 Tacony Street, Philadelphia, United States

Hoot n’ holler with music-lovers! The Lyra Society, a pioneering non-profit organization dedicated to promoting cultural equity through access to harp education, will host an anniversary celebration Wednesday, May 15 from 6-9pm. Performances will include a live bluegrass-classical band featuring musicians from The Philadelphia Orchestra. The event will feature mini harp lessons, games, foods, libations and photo ops.

$150

Now + Then Greensgrow Market

Greensgrow Farms 2501 E Cumberland St, Philadelphia, United States

Our first all outdoor Now + Then Marketplace of the year, taking place at the recently reopened Greensgrow Farm, that has been closed for over 2 years in Fishtown. The NKCDC is resuming activity at the farm with programming and our market is the first big event since the gates have reopened. The market is from noon to 6pm and features over 60 local vendors including food & drink. Plants vendors like Nori Plants and Greenly Plant Co will be on site selling houseplants to green up your space and La Raclette & NiniBSweets are on site with food all

Free

Small Space Gardening

Mt Cuba 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, United States

Even a small yard can include native plants that fit neatly into your neighborhood style and provide ecological benefits. This class will provide practical examples of easy-to care-for colorful perennials, compact shrubs, vines, and small flowering trees that can transform your tiny bit of paradise into a beautiful and functional garden. A list of hardy native plants for sunny, shady, wet, or dry sites is included with the class. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Saturday, May 18, 2024. About the Instructor: Nancy Bell is the Education and Garden Coach Coordinator at Gateway Garden Center

$29

Nurture with Nature: Memory Pockets

Nature's Sanctuary at Laurel Hill West 340 Belmont Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, United States

Working with the healing power of plants can help to decrease stress and anxiety, process grief, and improve overall well-being. Through activities that combine plant materials with eco-mindfulness and creative tools, the workshops in this therapeutic horticulture series explore the five senses to support connection with ourselves, one another, and the natural environment of Nature’s Sanctuary, Laurel Hill’s native plant garden and green burial area. Sessions are led by Kate Irvine, a trained horticulturist and mixed media artist with a certificate in Horticultural Therapy, joined by guest speakers. Participants are invited to attend one, some, or all of the sessions.

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FRIEDAcommunity Movie Night – Little Girl

FRIEDA 320 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, United States

FRIEDAcommunity & Alliance Française welcome you to Soirée Cinéma Français (French Movie Night) on Wednesday May 22nd for Little Girl. The touching portrait of eight-year-old Sasha, who questions her gender and in doing so, evokes the sometimes disturbing reactions of a society that is still invested in a biological boy-girl way of thinking. Little girl (French: Petite Fille) Genre: Documentary Release date: September 17, 2021 (USA) Director: Sébastien Lifshitz Language: French / English subtitles Running time: 1 h 28 min WEDNESDAY 5/22/2024 5:30 pm – Pre-film dinner 6:30 pm – Film screening PRICE: FRIEDAcommunity & Alliance Française Members $25 (service

$15 – $70

FRIEDAcommunity Pasta Workshop & Dinner

FRIEDA 320 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, United States

Join Gabriella, Anthony and David for a fun evening of pasta making followed by dinner at FRIEDA. Some attendees may choose to do (1) the pasta workshop followed by dinner, or (2) join for dinner only (no workshop). This evening is divided into 2 parts. A small group (up to 14) will participate in a pasta workshop. Attendees will learn with a demonstration by the FRIEDA team how to make the pasta dough. Afterwards the participants will move to workstations to make pasta, and ravioli with various fillings. They will not only learn through this hands-on workshop but also be

$15 – $70

West Park Arts Fest

West Fairmount Park South Concourse Drive (entrance near 42nd and Parkside Avenue) between East Memorial Hall Drive and 41st Street in West Fairmount Park., Philadelphia, United States

The West Park Cultural Center in conjunction with the Fairmount Park Conservancy and Mural Arts Philadelphia are excited to present the 12th Annual West Park Arts Festival! A Day of FREE Performances & Activities for the Entire Family! This free event will feature live music and dance on two stages, storytelling, and special events for children. All ages will enjoy artist installations, art making activities, the guided trolley tour and browsing the many art, craft and food vendors. Come join the fun. Live Music Dance Performances Art Making Activities for All Ages Historical Trolley Tours Heritage Storytelling Food Vendors Who's

Free

reCreate Gallery Summer Reception

1800 N American St 1800 North American Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The reCreate gallery features local artists & makers who incorporate various forms of sustainability & material reuse into their creative process. The gallery is free and open to the public during our retail hours by design, so that the works & wares are seen by a diverse range of customers & donors, inspiring them to make meaningful connections between what they buy, make, and do in their everyday lives. Come be inspired by this Summer’s group exhibition, featuring over 20 creative re•users!

Free

GENERATE MUSIC (World Premiere) – PRISM Quartet with Ursula Rucker, Tyshawn Sorey, David Gilmore, David Krakauer, Diane Monroe, and Susan Watts.

world cafe live 3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

GENERATE MUSIC A new body of work exploring the ties between Black and Jewish Americans “There are formal and cultural qualities that Black and Jewish musical traditions share in relation to their folk roots and their roles in community, from dance music to ritual to the use of virtuosic improvisation.”—Helen Haynes, Curator “Generate Music’s artists create a new way of meeting in this tumultuous era—a reflection of our multifaceted and beautiful humanity.”—Matthew Levy, PRISM Quartet — CURATED BY PRISM Quartet & Helen Haynes EIGHT NEW WORKS BY Yotam Haber, David Krakauer, Myra Melford & Erica Hunt, Diane Monroe, Ursula Rucker,

$10 – $35

Can She Say That?

Historical Society of Pennsylvania 1300 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

To mark its 200th Anniversary, The Historical Society of Pennsylvania is delighted to host Pulitzer Prize - winning editorial cartoonist Signe Wilkinson. Ms. Wilkinson will deliver a talk entitled “Can She Say That? Signe Wilkinson Cartoons A Man’s World”, providing an overview of her own career and the history of political cartooning. This event serves as the celebratory reception to debut the exhibit Cartoons as Political Speech in Colonial and Contemporary America. Organized by Dr. David R. Brigham, HSP’s Librarian and CEO, this exhibit highlights HSP’s strategic collecting theme, Pennsylvania: Crucible of the Nation, which traces the important role that

Free – $20

Nurture with Nature: Fragrance Walk & Herb Pots

Nature's Sanctuary at Laurel Hill West 340 Belmont Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, United States

Working with the healing power of plants can help to decrease stress and anxiety, process grief, and improve overall well-being. Through activities that combine plant materials with eco-mindfulness and creative tools, the workshops in this therapeutic horticulture series explore the five senses to support connection with ourselves, one another, and the natural environment of Nature’s Sanctuary, Laurel Hill’s native plant garden and green burial area. Sessions are led by Kate Irvine, a trained horticulturist and mixed media artist with a certificate in Horticultural Therapy, joined by guest speakers. Participants are invited to attend one, some, or all of the sessions.

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10th Annual Brews & Bites

Pennsbury Manor 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, United States

On June 29, the 10th annual Brews & Bites twilight tasting event at Pennsbury Manor will kick off the Independence Day holiday week. Held al fresco at the idyllic riverfront home of Pennsylvania’s founder William Penn, this fundraiser features local beer tasting, food trucks, and live music by classic rock /motown band August. Historic Highlights: 17th century beer brewing demonstrations by brewers in period attire Tastings of three historic recipe beers made by Pennsbury’s Brewing Club: Gulielma Penn's Apple Beer March Beer (peas and oatmeal give this a brew a wheat beer vibe) Pepper & Coriander Spiced Beer (a dark

Philadelphia Folk Festival

Old Pool Farm 1323 Salford Station Rd, Harleysville, PA

The Philadelphia Folk Festival, presented by the Philadelphia Folksong Society, continues its storied tradition with the triumphant return to the historic Old Pool Farm in Upper Salford Township, Pennsylvania. Promising a weekend of exceptional music, community, and culture, the Festival invites attendees to join in the celebration from August 16th to 18th. Ticket sales are ongoing at folkfest.org.